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Manage a product recall

Manage a product recall

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIPRO402
State Code
OAR37
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and manage a seafood product recall. It includes the ability to determine sources of problems, report non-conformance, take decisions to implement a recall, communicate to stakeholders and conduct post-recall reviews. The unit applies to individuals who manage the processes involved in accepting and disposing of recalled seafood product that are found to be an unacceptable risk.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather evidence to determine advisability of product recall
  • 1.1 Monitor information and inputs from production, regulators or customers to ensure conformance with specifications
  • 1.2 Analyse non-conformance and conduct risk assessment to determine source of problem and potential outcome
  • 1.3 Report non-conformance of a scale to warrant recall action to appropriate personnel or agencies
  • 1.4 Make decision to recall product in a timely manner
  • 1.5 Develop protocol for engaging the media during the recall and seek agreement between the relevant parties
2. Manage recall process and associated record keeping
  • 2.1 Develop protocol for acceptance of recalled product and seek agreement between the relevant parties
  • 2.2 Communicate to all personnel on the need and level of isolation of returned product
  • 2.3 Maintain accurate records of current stocks and returned product throughout recall period
  • 2.4 Store records according to third-party requirements
3. Oversee re-introduction, disposal and/or destruction of recalled product
  • 3.1 Isolate returned product from current stocks, product or facilities in a manner consistent with the level of recall
  • 3.2 Implement disposal or destruction processes according to third-party procedures
4. Conduct post-recall review
  • 4.1 Initiate review encompassing all aspects of recall
  • 4.2 Prepare comprehensive report identifying source of problem
  • 4.3 Develop recommendations to prevent re-occurrence and forward to appropriate personnel or agencies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9274 SFIPROC504C Design and manage a product recall Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI3 SFI40219 Certificate IV in Seafood Post Harvest Operations Qualification